SOMERSWORTH — A city man facing six counts of burglary charges and one count of forgery related to the theft is being held on $55,000 cash bail after his video arraignment at Dover Circuit Court Wednesday.

Michael Skidmore, 26, of 1 Short St., was identified as a suspect early in an investigation for a string of burglaries that authorities say occurred between Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 21, in the area of Blackwater Road and Laurel Lane in the nighttime hours while residents were asleep in their homes.

During his arraignment, prosecutors said Skidmore forged a check for $475 that he obtained from one of the residences.

On Tuesday, while Skidmore he was already incarcerated in Stafford County jail, police formally charged him with six counts of Class B felony burglary, as well as resisting arrest or detention from Dover.

Investigations from the Hilltop City burglaries proved entry was gained through unlocked doors, and items stolen included purses, wallets, cash, credit cards, checks, and tablets. Police say a large amount of the stolen property from these burglaries has been recovered.

Skidmore will have a probable cause hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.